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Three booked for running a meth lab in Reserve
LAPLACE – St. John the Baptist Parish narcotics investigators, acting on a search warrant Sunday evening, arrested three individuals who have been operating a methamphetamine lab out of a Reserve home.
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Sanders ruled eligible for school board election
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Suspect wanted in shooting tracked down in court
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Judge Madeline Jasmine not eligible to seek court of appeals seat
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Young Marines graduate
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Serving the Community
The St. John the Baptist Parish administration spent time Monday morning serving food at East St. John Elementary School as part of the parish’s summer feeding program for area children. Elois Joseph, St. John’s Director of Health and Human Services, said East St. John Elementary is the busiest location of the five locations throughout the parish. Serving food Monday were Planning and Zoning advisor Mike Henderson, Chief Financial Officer Pat McTopy, Financial advisor Vince Lucia, Parish President Natalie Robottom, Director of Human Resources Stacey Cador, Chief Administrative Officer Marie Brown-Mercadel, Special Assistant to the Parish President Angelic Sutherland and Joseph. (Staff photo by Robin Shannon)
Elite Ladies put their etiquette skills to use in Baton Rouge
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Poll results show oil spill not affecting vacation plans
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Local projects get state funding
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Parish to use Phoenix system to track evacuees
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School system continues leadership training
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Despite school board vote, Millet does not plan to fill Central Office positions
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Authorities looking for robbery suspect
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16-year-old wounded, shooters sought
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LaPlace shooting leaves one hurt
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Train and semi collide near Arcelor Mittal
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LaPlace Medical Center celebrates half century of caring for community
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Company addresses river noise concerns
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Entergy shares lessons learned from past storms
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River Region benefits from state funding
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A voyage of discovery close to home
St. Joan of Arc held its vacation Bible school this week. Campers did Bible-related activities loosely based around a nautical theme. Above, crew member Paige Maurin supervises as camper Luke Boucvalt carefully threads a bead onto a string. The camp has a separate section for preschoolers. Look for more camp photos in the Wednesday, July 21, edition of L’Observateur. (Staff photos by David Vitrano)
Reserve war vets home considering expansion
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St. James receives $10 million in grants
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‘Treasure Hunters’ coming to LaPlace
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Being Ready to Respond
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New pump station coming in St. Charles
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Pumps to help solve Riverlands flooding to be bid out this fall
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St. James group focusing on growth, economics in parish
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Nearly half of readers think Saints have a shot at winning Super Bowl No. 2
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St. John wins grants
LAPLACE – St. John the Baptist Parish was recently approved for more than $174,000 in community development grants under the Comprehensive Resiliency Program, according to a release.
River Parishes Hospital names interim CEO
LAPLACE – Hospital executive veteran Michael R. Burroughs, FACHE, has been appointed to serve as chief executive officer on an interim basis for River Parishes Hospital according to Michael Clark, president of the American Division of LifePoint Hospitals of which River Parishes is a part.
Chung’s Heavenly Sweets open
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held for Chung’s Heavenly Sweets, located at 607 Belle Terre Blvd. in LaPlace. Chung’s serves specialty desserts, soups, sandwiches and salads. In attendance at the ceremony are (left to right) Pastor Paul Naylor and his family, River Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chassity McComack, Julie Remondet of the Economic Development Council, Sheila Butler of Entergy, Special Assistant to the St. John Parish President Angelic Sutherland, St. John CAO Marie Brown-Mercadel, St. John Parish President Natalie Robottom, Judy Songy of Century 21, owner Chung Suk, Angel and Alfred Cutno and Catherine and state Rep. Nickie Monica.
Gravois elected port’s treasurer
During the June 2010 regular Commission meeting, the Port of South Louisiana board of commissioners elected Gregory Gravois as treasurer for 2010-11.
Fall election ballots set as qualifying ends
LAPLACE – Qualifying for a number of races in the River Parishes, as well as for state and national seats, ended Friday, a number of people filing necessary paperwork.
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Preserving history
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Jasmine can’t run for appeals court seat
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Gem Drugs holding health fair, ribbon cutting
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Union fighting ‘red tape reduction’ act
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Braving the heat
The heat cannot stop playtime, not for 3-year-old Amaiah Laban, who is getting a push from Kia Ross at Highway 51 Park in LaPlace. (Staff photo by David Vitrano)
A quarter century of proms and weddings
Formal Connection opened in June 1985 and has been serving the River parishes for 25 years. The store opened with only nine styles but has grown to over 60 styles of tuxedos with such name brands as After-Six, Ralph Lauren, Andrew Fezza, Oscar de la Renta and more. Sizes range from 3 to 66. Owner Ronnie White attributes the success of the shop to a knowledgeable and experienced staff, customer satisfaction and word of mouth. White also recognized BaBa Oncale, who has been with the shop for 20 years. Formal Connection is located at 299 Belle Terre Blvd., Suite C, in LaPlace.
Board doesn’t discuss budget
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Infrastructure upgrades on parish agenda
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St. John’s truancy policy tightened
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Truck driver robbed during delivery
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River Parishes rids itself of tons of hazardous waste
On Saturday, May 22, the 12th Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day was held in Destrehan and LaPlace.
St. John deputy completes forensic science course
LAPLACE – St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Kirt Tregre, a crime scene investigator and 20-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, recently completed 280 hours of academic instruction and training at the International Forensic Science Academy at Camp Shelby, Miss., according to a release from the Sheriff’s Office.
Heavy rains, high waters
Several days of heavy rains passing through St. John the Baptist Parish forced several inches of standing water onto Highway 51 from the marshy area between lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas Wednesday. The high water forced the state Department of Transportation and Development to close the northbound and southbound exit ramps of Interstate 55 at Ruddock Wednesday afternoon. The exits remained closed most of Thursday and reopened Thursday night, according to a DOTD spokesman. Traffic on Highway 51 just before Ruddock was forced to the center of the highway Wednesday afternoon as drivers carefully navigated the watery roadway. (Staff photo by Robin Shannon)
Lesson on corruption for business association
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St. Peter Church has new head priest
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Resurfacing access roads last hurdle for ferry reinstatement
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